Virginia Isaad

Los Angeles

Argentinian journalist dedicated to Latinx culture/community content. Managing Editor @hip_latina Pittie mom/lover of empanadas & facturas. Thoughts are my own.

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Articles

Digame: Mala & Diosa of Locatora Radio Talk Latina Representation in Podcasting

2 weeks ago | hiplatina.com | Virginia Isaad

Locatora Radio hosts Diosa Femme and Mala Muñoz have established themselves as one of the top Latina voices in podcasting. Locatora Radio, founded in 2016, is a weekly podcast where they break down pop culture, current events, and feminism through interviews with Latinx creatives and artists. They were podcasting independently until joining iHeartRadio’s MyCultura Podcast Network in 2022.
Digame: Afro-Latina Writer Alyssa Reynoso-Morris Talks Representation in Publishing

1 month ago | hiplatina.com | Virginia Isaad

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latinx Dominican and Puerto Rican award-winning storyteller, centering stories about the Latinx community through her work. The Bronx native works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials while also balancing motherhood and her literary work.
11-year-old Dies By Suicide After Classmates Threatened to Call ICE on Family

2 months ago | hiplatina.com | Virginia Isaad

In the wake of President Trump’s policies targeting immigration in the U.S., immigrant communities have been navigating fear of deportation and family separation. Now a young girl has died by suicide allegedly due to bullying by classmates threatening to call ICE on her family and instilling a fear in her that she’d be left alone. Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, 11, died on February 8 after spending five days in a Dallas hospital after her mom found her unresponsive at home.
Digame: Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez Talks First Gen Finances

2 months ago | hiplatina.com | Virginia Isaad

First Generation Latina Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzalez is one of the most prominent Latinas in finance using her platform to inform and educate her community. The Mexican-American financial professional turned influencer and financial educator teaches personal finance aimed at first generation Latinxs at various organizations and on her social media accounts for The First Gen Mentor.
Digame: Second Gen Latina Therapist Vanessa Pezo Talks Breaking Trauma Cycles

Dec 29, 2024 | hiplatina.com | Virginia Isaad

Vanessa Pezo is a licensed clinical social worker, a trauma therapist, speaker, and author in private practice. She’s a second-generation therapist specializing in helping diverse survivors of trauma find healing and recovery. Vanessa holds a master’s degree in social work from Cal State Long Beach, and a bachelor’s degree in International Studies—Sociology from UC San Diego.
Ydelays Rodriguez: 10 Must-Have Products to Help Your Skin Glow

Dec 12, 2024 | hiplatina.com | Virginia Isaad

Welcome to Mis Favoritas! A special shopping guide curated by Latinas influencers and content creators who are part of the HL community and are well-versed in the items all Latinas need to have. From Latina-owned brands to big-name brands that carry the essentials, these mujeres are highlighting their favorites in fashion, home decor, fashion, and accessories. Each guide will be themed to provide the best of the best in their respective categories in a variety of price points for all needs.
Ydelays Rodriguez Hair Faves: 11 Products Every Latina Needs

Nov 26, 2024 | hiplatina.com | Virginia Isaad

Welcome to Mis Favoritas! A special shopping guide curated by Latinas influencers and content creators who are part of the HL community and are well-versed in the items all Latinas need to have. From Latina-owned brands to big-name brands that carry the essentials, these mujeres are highlighting their favorites in fashion, home decor, fashion, and accessories. Each guide will be themed to provide the best of the best in their respective categories in a variety of price points for all needs.
Digame: Sara Mendez is Advocating for BIPOC with ADHD

Oct 25, 2024 | hiplatina.com | Virginia Isaad

Sara Mendez (@saranne_wrap) is a 24-year-old Puerto Rican content creator using her platform to educate and empower on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD when she was 20 years old through her university. She’s using her platform to highlight the biases in the medical system that lead to the misdiagnosis and discrimination of BIPOC assigned female at birth. (AFABs).
Digame: Melissa Gallardo is Celebrating Latinidad Through Candles

Oct 4, 2024 | hiplatina.com | Virginia Isaad

Entrepreneur and New York native Melissa Gallardo was inspired by her bicultural experience as a Latina in the U.S. when she founded her candle company, Bonita Fierce. As a brown, non-Spanish speaking Latina of Salvadoran descent, she struggled with insecurities about her identity and a sense of belonging. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Broadcasting and a Master’s in Media Management and Impact Entrepreneurship and now she’s a using her knowledge to build her business.
Uvalde Officers Charged with Failing to Confront Gunman Confronted by Families

Sep 27, 2024 | hiplatina.com | Virginia Isaad

It’s been a little over two years since the Robb elementary school shooting in Uvalde and the families continue calling for action against the officers who many believe could’ve done more. The 18-year-old shooter killed 19 fourth-grade students and two teachers, while injuring 17 others on May 24, 2022 — it’s considered one of the worst mass school shootings on record.